PhD Thesis

Isolation and Characterization of Heavy Metals Resistant Autochthonous Microorganisms Associated with Plants Microbiomes Growing on Heavy Metal Contaminated Lands in the Upper East Region of Ghana. ATOOH, Cephas Azubire (In progress).

Antioxidant Activities of Phytochemicals in Medicinal Plants used in the Management of Infertility in Ghana. ANABA, Linda (In progress).

The Potential of Senna Species as Bioindicators of Heavy Metals. MENSAH, Napoleon Jackson (In progress).

Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Soil using Digitaria gayana and Digitaria horizontalis. AMOAH, Benedicta (In progress).

Roadside Tree Species as Bioindicators of Vehicular Pollution in the Effutu Municipality, Ghana. NKANSAH, Francis Kwaku (Completed 2025).

Community Ecology, Phenology and Ecosystem Services of Lianas in Major Forest Ecosystems in Ghana. OFOSU-BAMFO, Bismark (Completed 2024).

Plant Species Diversity and Distribution in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana: Effects of Environmental Gradients. OWUSU, George (Completed 2024).

Molecular Characterization of Rhizobacteria Communities of Hyperaccumulators: Implications for Bio-Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Soils. DOKU, Tetteh Emmanuel (Completed 2023).

Enhancing Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Mined Sites in Ghana: Effects and Fate of Chemical Amendments. AKOTO, Ruth (Completed 2022).

Characterization of Parents of Sorghum Mapping Populations Exposed to Water-Deficit Stress. ENNINFUL, Regina (Completed 2020).

Crude Oil Contaminated Water Remediation via Biofiltration using a Locally Modelled Fixed-Bed Bioreactor System. ANTWI-AKOMEAH, Samuel (Completed 2019).  

Biomonitoring of Vehicular Pollution using Roadside Tree Species in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. UKA, Ufere Nwankwo (Completed 2017).

Bioremediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil: An Evaluation Using Bioaugmentation, Mycoremediation, Phytoremediation and Natural Attenuation. CHIJIOKE-OSUJI, Chinenye C. (Completed 2017).

MPhil Thesis

Effects of Moisture and Nutrient Stress on the Root System Architecture of Pterocarpus Erinaceus (African Rosewood) Seedlings. NAZEEF, Mohammed (In progress).

Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Pterocarpus Erinaceus to Different Irrigation Regimes. ASENSO, Prince (Completed 2026).

Effects of Soil Amendments on Allelochemical-Induced Hormonal Responses in Selected Crops. NTUMI, Richard (Completed 2026).

Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Leafy Vegetables and Related Health Risk Assessment in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. APPAU, Elizabeth (Completed 2024).

Growth Performance of Pterocarpus erinaceus (African rosewood) Seeds and Seedlings on a Light Response Gradient. ANSAH, Padmore Boateng (Completed 2023).

Effect of Shade on Epiphytes, Flowering, Fruiting and Chlorophyll Content of Theobroma cacao L. in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Western-North Region, Ghana. OSIMPO, Isaac (Completed 2023).

Phytochemical Composition and Levels of Heavy Metals in Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Medicine Practitioners for the Treatment of Infertility in Kumasi. ANABA, Linda (Completed 2022).

Heavy metals and cyanide in mine tailings and tolerance potential of fungi species isolated from the tailings as a bioremediation tool. SEY, Emmanuel (Completed 2019).

Assessment of heavy metal levels and microbial quality of ready-to-eat pepper sauce in Asokore-Mampong Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana. ADWUBI, Rita (Completed 2018).

Effects of forest edge on liana communities in wet evergreen and moist semi-deciduous forest ecosystems in Ghana. OFOSU-BAMFO, Bismark (Completed 2017).

The potential of indigenous fungi in bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the Chemu Lagoon, Ghana. DOKU, Tetteh Emmanuel (Completed 2015).

Phytoremediation potential of Euphorbia heterophylla and Cynodon dactylon in heavy metal contaminated soils. BIPUAH, Hanif (Completed 2014).

Assessment of floral composition, structure and natural regeneration of the Tano Offin, Globally Significant Biodiversity Area. ENNINFUL, Regina (Completed 2013).

MSc Thesis

Forest exploitation by timber companies and wood artisans in the Western North Region of Ghana. ATTA–FOSU, Gifty (Completed 2026).

Effects of Pesticide Exposure on the Health of COCOBOD Personnel Handling Agrochemicals in the Western Region, Ghana. KWAME, Mavis (Completed 2026).

Screening of Cocoa Beans produced through Certification Compliance: Justification to trace beans to Certified Farms of Production. OWUSU, Anderson (Completed 2026).

Management of obsolete chemicals in second-cycle school laboratories in Tema Metropolis, Ghana. OFORI, Eric (Completed 2026).

Occupational Hazards and Prevention Strategies at Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL), Kenyasi, Ahafo Region of Ghana. AFADINYA, Elijah Elinam (Completed 2026).

Farmers’ Perception and Level of Compliance with Agroforestry in Cocoa Farms in the Asutifi North District, Ghana. TOFFA, William (Completed 2025).

Impact of Modified Taungya System (Mts) on Livelihood of Farmers Operating Private and State-Owned Farms at Nkawie Forest District, Ashanti Region of Ghana. AMOAKO, Abass (Completed 2024).

Exploration of Tuber Production Potential of Cassava (Manihot esculentus) under Field Conditions in Wenchi, Ghana. BAVUG, Abednego (Completed 2024).

Effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment for Developmental Projects in Central Region, Ghana. SULEMANA, Mohammed (Completed 2023).

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in Waste Dumps of Golden Star Wassa Limited: Implications for Phytoremediation. SAM, Francis (In progress).

Efficiency of three selected Plastic Waste Recycling Companies in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. KPEDEKPO, Daniella Enam (Completed 2022).

Evaluation of pollution indices in gold mining communities of Twifu Ati-mokwaa District, Central Region, Ghana. BONAH, Dominic Akwasi (Completed 2021).

Evaluation of farmers’ compliance to cocoa certification standards of farms in the Tepa Cocoa District, Ashanti Region. BOATENG, Osei (Completed 2021).

Diversity, composition and conservation status of plants at the Songor Ramsar Site, Ada Ghana. BLANKSON, Baffo (Completed 2020).

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in Boete Ex-tailings Storage Facility at AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi: implications for phytoremediation. AHETO, Francis Cudjoe (Completed 2021).

Levels of heavy metals in selected vegetables and contamination status of a gold mining community in Ghana. KUSI-APPAU, Benjamin (Completed 2020).

Emissions of greenhouse gases from the Kpone landfill site in the greater Accra region of Ghana. ABDULLAI, Sitobu Yusif (Completed 2019).

Farmers’ perception of climate variability and adaptations in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality in the Ashanti region of Ghana. AKRASI, Juliet Fosuah (Completed 2018).

Environmental compliance of fuel service stations in the New Juaben Municipality of Koforidua, Ghana. OTENG, Antwi Jonathan (Completed 2018).

Levels of heavy metals in Capsicum annuum and Abelmoschus esculentus cultivated in four farming communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana. AMPOFO, Nana Agyeiwaa (Completed 2017).

Taxonomy and diversity of vegetables used in the preparation of Ghanaian foods. MANU, Yvonne (Completed 2017).

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil using Thelypteris accuminata (Houtt.) C.V. Morton and Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott. OWUSU-DENTAAH, Evelyn (Completed 2016).

The potential of indigenous plants for use in phytoremediation of tailings dam at Chirano Gold Mine, Ghana. NKANSAH, Francis Kwaku (Completed 2016).

Rate of timber production in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District in the Western Region over a period of eleven years (2002-2012) and its implication on sustainable forest management. NSOH, Ade Gabrill Agana (Completed 2015).

Phytoremediation Of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Using Leucaena leucocephala. A Case Study at Anglogold Ashanti. BOATENG, Yaw (Completed 2014).

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil using Senna hirsuta (L.), Panicum maximum (Jacq.) and Helianthus annuus (L.). BEREFO, Eric (Completed 2014).

The impact of illegal farming on biodiversity of Sui River Forest Reserve in Sefwi Wiawso Forest District, Ghana. YEBOAH, Emmanuel (Completed 2013).

Inventory and ethnobotanical studies on plants of medicinal value in the Asantemanso Sacred Grove, Ashanti Region of Ghana. EWUDZIE, Esther Ekua (Completed 2013).

Levels of heavy metals in Capsicum annuum and Lycopersicon esculentum cultivated in two farming communities in Obuasi. BEDIAKO, Afia Yeboah (Completed 2012).

Carbon stock in plantations of indigenous tree species in the wet evergreen vegetation of Ghana. BANIAKO, Kwadwo Nti (Completed 2012).

Carbon sequestration and the effect of different densities of mixture stand on Hypsipyla robusta attacks and growth of African mahogany. NYARKO-DUAH, Nana Yaa (Completed 2012).

Growth performance of a young teak (Tectona grandis (Linn. F)) stand under different site preparation methods and planting stocks. SEKYERE, Kwame Frimpong (Completed 2011).

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil using Chromolaena odorata and Lantana camara. AZIZ, Fati (Completed 2011).

BSc Dissertation

Phytochemical composition of medicinal plants used by traditional medicinal practitioners (TMPs) in the treatment of ulcer in the Kumasi Metropolis. HONU, Rejoice Selorm and OFOSU, Emmanuel Addo (2024).

Timber species harvested and processed by timber companies in Kumasi. ASAMOAH, Patrick Kofi and SAAH, Godwin Nana (2024).

Phytochemical composition of medicinal plants used in the treatment of infertility in Kumasi. PREMPEH, Louisa Konadu Ama and DONKOR, Stephanie (2024).

Changes in phytochemical composition of medicinal plants with respect to time of harvest during the day. OSEI HENEWAA, Stacy, OWUSU-ASARE, Maud Andowa and AGGREY, Samuel (2024).

The effects of neem extract and metformin on insulin sensitivity in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. BOATENG, Kwadwo Ofori and KWAK, Queenie Mimi Honey-Bell (2024).

Effect of selected plant extracts on Candida albicans. ACHIAA, Evelyn and CRANKSON, Ingrid Maame Esi (2024).

Effectiveness of some plant extracts in the control of cowpea and maize weevils and the effect on the quality of stored grains. QUARSHIE, FREDA ESME and AMANKWAAH, Vera (2024).

Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activities of underutilized leafy vegetables against Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi. ABDULSAMED, Fadilatu and AMPOFO-YEBOAH, Akua Akomah (2024).

Levels of plant hormones in Solanum lycopersicum and Theobroma cacao seedlings in response to water stress. ODURO, Patrick and OPPONG, Gyamfi Ebenezer (2024).

Phytochemical composition of medicinal plants and products used in the treatment of asthma in the Kumasi Metropolis. OBENG BOSSMAN, Rhodaline and SACKEY, Peter Bright (2024).

Levels of heavy metals in soil, plantain and free-range chickens in Ahwitieso, a gold-mining community in Tarkwa, Ghana. TAKYI, Pius and AFFENYI-BANSAH, Priscilla (2023).

Phytochemical composition of medicinal plant products used in the treatment of fibroid in the Kumasi Metropolis. ASIEDU, Precious and APPIAH, Josephine (2023).

Proximate and mineral analysis of under-utilized vegetables sold in Kumasi, Ghana. ADUTWUMWAA GYAPONG, Wendy and AKONNOR, Anita Nhyira (2023).

Antibacterial efficacy of medicated soaps commonly used by resident students on KNUST Campus. AGBOTTAH, Patand Euodias and KODI, Nartey Reginald (2023).

Effects of moisture stress on the root system architecture of Pterocarpus erinaceus. KENNEY, Collins Tetteh-Adjor and OPOKU, Kwarteng David (2023).

Levels of heavy metals and phytochemical composition of medicinal plant products used in the management of stroke in the Kumasi Metropolis. SAM, Calvina Willgenia and ABBEY, Jane Hillary Abeokor (2023).

Preparation of a face moisturizer using plant products. ABOAGYE, Reena Baaba and ADU, Abena Owusu (2023).

Levels of glutathione in Solanum lycopersicum and Theobroma cacao seedlings in response to water stress. ARTHUR, Elsie and AMOAH, Daniel (2023).

Phytochemical and microbial quality of medicinal plant products used in the management of cerebrovascular accident (stroke) in the Kumasi Metropolis. OWUSU, Tracy Abena Adoma and MARFO, Aboagye Nana Kwasi (2023).

Levels of capsaicin in accessions of pepper cultivated and sold in Ghana. GYAMPOH, Gloria Addobea and AFEDO, Joshua Mawuli (2022).

Phytochemical composition of blood booster plants in Ghana. BOADI, Claudia Nyarkoah and YEBOAH, Nicholas (2022).

Levels of glutathione in commonly used vegetables in Ghanaian dishes. BANINI, Wilson Sena and BONSU, Comfort Serwaa Jnr (2022).

Effects of soil moisture stress on four varieties and four genotypes of cocoa seedlings in Ghana. ODURO, Derick and AGYEMAN, Nana Opoku (2022).

Genetic diversity studies in accessions of some cash crops cultivated in Ghana. ASAMOAH, Owusu Augustine and DONKOR, Derek (2022).

Levels of lycopene and other physicochemical properties of tomatoes cultivated in Ghana. MENSAH, George Agyapong and AGYEI, Mary (2022).

Phytochemical composition and efficacy of plant-based mosquito repellents in Ghana. OPOKU, Emmanuel Adjei and OSAM-PINANKO, Nana Ekua Aradzewa (2022).

Phytochemical composition of medicinal products used in the treatment of liver diseases in Kumasi. FRIMPONG, Annivy Abena Serwaa and FOUWAA, Akosua (2022).

Phytochemical composition of medicinal plant products used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) in the Kumasi metropolis. OPOKU, Aboagyewa Lorreta and AMARTEIFIO, Beatrice (2022).

The levels of vitamin K (K1 and K2) in fermented foods: A review. BOATENG, Tracy Kusiwaah and OBENG, Prisca (2021).

Comparative leaf morphological analysis of 13 species of Malvaceae found in and around KNUST Campus. ADDO, Sakyi Comfort and ADU, Emelia (2021).

Levels of vitamin K1 and K2 in stem and root vegetables: A Review. OSEI, Juanita Bonsu and LAMPTEY, Clearion (2021).

Phytochemical composition and physicochemical properties of three local pot herbs in Ghana. DWOMOH, Michella Bonsu and YEKPLE, Angelic Emefa (2021).

Levels of vitamin K in fruit and leaf vegetables: A Review. AMOAH, Nana Aba Odamea and NKETSIAH, Libby Wenona (2021).

The effect of washing on carposphere microbial communities of pepper and tomatoes used in ready-to-eat pepper sauce. AGYEMANG, Nana Achiaa and OWUSU, Ansah Samuella (2021).